Medicare Supplement Coverage
Standard and Med-Select Policies

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers two options for Medicare Supplement coverage - our Standard and Med-Select plans. There are two key differences between them.

First, with Med-Select, to receive benefits for the Part A deductible, your client must use participating Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Med-Select hospitals (except in cases of emergency admission). If your client does NOT use a Med-Select hospital, he or she must pay the Part A deductible.

The second difference is price. With Med-Select, your client's premiums will be even lower than our already competitive Standard rates.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois offers your clients quality service and universal recognition, plus an array of exclusive, value-added features - all at a very competitive price. Once your clients compare, they'll agree that it makes sense to choose Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.

PRODUCT BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS FOR PLANS C, D, E, AND F

• Part A Hospital Deductible Coverage*
• Hospital Copayment Coverage
• Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage
• Coverage for Physician Fees and Other Medical Expenses
• Coverage for Foreign Travel Emergencies

INDIVIDUAL PLAN BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Plan C: Coverage for Part B Deductible
• Plan D: Coverage for At-Home Recovery After a Hospital Stay
• Plan E: Coverage for Preventive Care
• Plan F: Coverage for Part B Deductible and Excess Charges Above Medicare-Approved Amounts

PRODUCT FEATURES

• No Claim Forms in Most Cases
• Membership Card Recognition Guaranteed Nationwide
• No Waiting Period for Pre-Existing Conditions - Immediate Coverage
• Coverage for All Medicare-Approved Services
• Protection to Keep Pace with Medicare Cost Increases
• Choice of Physicians and Hospitals*
• Savings of up to 20% or More on Dental, Vision, Hearing, Chiropractic Care, and Mail-Order Vitamins Plus a Pharmacy Program with Members First®´
• Free Subscription to LifeTimes®´Newspaper
• Billing Options - E-Z Blue Payment OptionSM for Monthly Pre-Authorized, Automatic Withdrawals or Pay by Check Every Two Months.

*Med-Select Plans require that your client use Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois participating Med-Select hospitals for non-emergency admissions to receive coverage for the Medicare Part A deductible.